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Eosphorite and Scapolite 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
2.58-2.74
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Eosphorite and Scapolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Scapolite 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 Scapolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Scapolite- Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Eosphorite and Scapolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Scapolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Scapolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.58-2.74 whereas that of Scapolite is 2.58-2.74.