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Eosphorite and Verdelite 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
3.05-3.082.90-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Eosphorite and Verdelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Verdelite 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 Verdelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Verdelite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Eosphorite and Verdelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.