Eosphorite and Thomsonite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Thomsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.082.25-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

perfect on {010}; good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Eosphorite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.