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Magnetite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.2  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Magnetite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

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

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