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Scorodite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5  

Chemical Composition
FeAsO4·2H2O  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Scorodite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Scorodite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

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

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