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Riebeckite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.443.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.05
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Riebeckite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Eosphorite chemical formula.

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

Riebeckite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

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