Eosphorite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Moonstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.082.56-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Eosphorite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Moonstone physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Eosphorite and Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Eosphorite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.