Eosphorite and Variscite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2.42-2.58
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
[010] perfect
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Eosphorite and Variscite Chemical Formula
While comparing Eosphorite and Variscite 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 Eosphorite and Variscite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Eosphorite and Variscite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.