Eosphorite and Pyrite Physical Properties
Solubility
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insoluble in water
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
5.00-5.20
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
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
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.