Rossmanite and Eosphorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3
3.05-3.08
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
None
Poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5
Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Rossmanite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Eosphorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Rossmanite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rossmanite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rossmanite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rossmanite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.