Pyrite and Eosphorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20
3.05-3.08
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pyrite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrite and Eosphorite 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 Pyrite and Eosphorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pyrite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.