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Pyrophyllite and Eosphorite 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
2.65-2.90
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrophyllite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite and Eosphorite chemical formula.

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

Pyrophyllite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.