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Eosphorite

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Eosphorite and Witherite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.084.27-4.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
{010} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.

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

Eosphorite and Witherite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.