Eosphorite and Nepouite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Nepouite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.083.18-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Eosphorite and Nepouite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Nepouite 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 Nepouite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Eosphorite and Nepouite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Nepouite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Nepouite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 3.18-3.24 whereas that of Nepouite is 3.18-3.24.