Eosphorite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Phosphophyllite

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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

3.05-3.083.07-3.13

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Eosphorite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.