Eosphorite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.082.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Eosphorite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.