Eosphorite and Pyrite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Pyrite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in water

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.05-3.085.00-5.20

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Poor on {100}

Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}

Mohs Hardness

56-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Pyrite 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 chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Eosphorite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.