Vesuvianite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Eosphorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.433.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vesuvianite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Eosphorite chemical formula.

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

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Vesuvianite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

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