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Eosphorite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
5.85
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Pyrargyrite 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 Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Pyrargyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 5.85 whereas that of Pyrargyrite is 5.85.