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Eosphorite and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties


Pyrite Marcasite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


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 O’Donoghue , 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.

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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.

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