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Variscite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Variscite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Eosphorite 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 Variscite and Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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