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Eosphorite and Periclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
3.7-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Eosphorite and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Eosphorite and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.