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Eosphorite

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Eosphorite

Eosphorite

Eosphorite

Eosphorite

Eosphorite

A species of Minerals, Also known as Eosphoriet

Eosphorite is usually found in shades of brown with some hints of pink. This mineral is translucent or transparent and is relatively brittle. Eosphorite is a secondary mineral, meaning that it is the result of the weathering of another mineral. In this case, eosphorite is found in phosphate-rich Pegmatite.

Hardness:

5

Density:

3.04 g/cm³

General Info About Eosphorite

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Physical Properties of Eosphorite

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous, Sub-vitreous

Diaphaneity

Transparent to translucent

Colors

Usually pale Brown, Golden Brown, Medium Brown to Dark Brown, occasionally, Pink, Rose red

Magnetism

Non-magnetic

Tenacity

Brittle

Cleavage

Indistinct

Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal

Streak

White

Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Hardness

5 , Soft

Density

3.04 g/cm³, Normal Weight

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Chemical Properties of Eosphorite

Chemical Classification

Phosphates

Formula

Mn²⁺Al(PO₄)(OH)₂ · H₂O

Elements listed

Al, H, Mn, O, P

Common Impurities

Fe

Optical Properties of Eosphorite

Refractive Index

1.639-1.672

Birefringence

0.025-0.030

Optical Character

Biaxial negative

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Rarity

Rare

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