Schorl and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Schorl

Eosphorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.18-3.223.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(Fe2+3)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)

Schorl and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorl 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 Schorl and Eosphorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)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)

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Schorl and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

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