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Holmquistite 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
2.95-3.133.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{210} Perfect
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Holmquistite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Holmquistite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

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