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Strontianite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.79  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Strontianite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Strontianite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

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

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