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Jet and Eosphorite Physical Properties


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Eosphorite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
5  

Chemical Composition
C  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Jet and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Jet and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

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

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