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Tektite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Tektite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2, Al2O3, FeO, MgO, CaO, K2O, Na2O  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Tektite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Tektite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

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

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