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Eosphorite
Eosphorite

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Eosphorite and Verdite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
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Solubility

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-

Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.05-3.082.80-3.0
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Poor on {100}
{110} Good

Mohs Hardness

53
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Eosphorite and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Verdite 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 Verdite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Eosphorite and Verdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.