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Williamsite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.633.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
45
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Williamsite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Williamsite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

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