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Eosphorite and Powellite 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
4.23
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
{111} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Eosphorite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

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

Eosphorite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.