Eosphorite and Phenakite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Phenakite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.05-3.082.90-2.98

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Poor on {100}

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

57.5-8

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Eosphorite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.