Eosphorite and Nickeline Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.08Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Eosphorite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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

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Eosphorite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.