Eosphorite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Vesuvianite Idocrase

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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

3.05-3.083.25-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Eosphorite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Eosphorite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.