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Eosphorite and Orthoclase 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
3.05-3.08
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Gems, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.