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Amazonite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
5.00-5.20  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Amazonite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Pyrite 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 Amazonite and Pyrite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.

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