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Eosphorite
Eosphorite

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Eosphorite and Siderite 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
3.05-3.083.83-3.89
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Perfect on {01 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
53.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.