Eosphorite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Zinnwaldite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Elastic

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.082.9-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

Perfect basal {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

53.5-4.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Eosphorite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Eosphorite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.