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Richterite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Richterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5  

Chemical Composition
Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Richterite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Richterite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

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

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