Stichtite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Stichtite

Eosphorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.11-2.203.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Stichtite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Eosphorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Stichtite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

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