Eosphorite and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2.30-2.90
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Eosphorite and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Eosphorite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Eosphorite and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.