Eosphorite and Zincite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
5.50-5.90
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Eosphorite and Zincite Chemical Formula
While comparing Eosphorite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Eosphorite and Zincite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.