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Eosphorite
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Eosphorite and Omphacite Physical Properties

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
3.05-3.083.16-3.43
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
{110} Good, {110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Eosphorite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Eosphorite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.