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Eosphorite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
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)
MnCO3

Eosphorite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Eosphorite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.