Hessonite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Hessonite

Eosphorite

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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

3.55-3.733.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Hessonite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite and Eosphorite 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 Hessonite and Eosphorite chemical formula.

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

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Hessonite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hessonite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hessonite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hessonite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.