Eosphorite and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
  
4.9-5.2
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
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Cleavage
Poor on {100}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Eosphorite and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Eosphorite and Pyrite Marcasite 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 Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Eosphorite and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Pyrite Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Pyrite Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 4.9-5.2 whereas that of Pyrite Marcasite is 4.9-5.2.