Pyrrhotite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Eosphorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.58-4.653.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Pyrrhotite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite and Eosphorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Pyrrhotite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

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