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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Eosphorite Physical Properties

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
3.25-3.50
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Idocrase and Eosphorite chemical formula.

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

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

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