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Hodgkinsonite
Hodgkinsonite

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Hodgkinsonite and Eosphorite 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
4.06-4.083.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Perfect
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hodgkinsonite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite and Eosphorite chemical formula.

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

Hodgkinsonite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

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