Eosphorite and Stichtite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Stichtite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.082.11-2.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Eosphorite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.