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Eosphorite and Natrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2.20-2.26
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Perfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.