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Eosphorite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Eosphorite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Eosphorite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.