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Eosphorite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
4.58-4.65
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Eosphorite and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Eosphorite and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Pyrrhotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 4.58-4.65 whereas that of Pyrrhotite is 4.58-4.65.