Nepouite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Nepouite

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

3.18-3.243.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

perfect on {001}

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Nepouite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Eosphorite chemical formula.

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

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Nepouite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

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