Verdite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Verdite

Eosphorite

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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

2.80-3.03.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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

Verdite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Eosphorite chemical formula.

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

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Verdite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

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