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Eosphorite
Eosphorite

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Eosphorite and Piemontite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.05-3.08-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Poor on {100}
[001] good, [100] distinct

Mohs Hardness

56-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)

Eosphorite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Piemontite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)

Eosphorite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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