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Eosphorite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2.65-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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.