Eosphorite and Muscovite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Muscovite

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1 Physical Properties

2.2 Tenacity

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Elastic

2.4 Solubility

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2.7 Durability

Not Available

2.10 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.082.78-2.88

1 7.18

2.17 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

Micaceous, Brittle

2.18 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

Perfect on the {001}

2.19 Mohs Hardness

52-3

2 10

2.20 Chemical Composition

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

KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Eosphorite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Eosphorite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.