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Apache Tear and Pyrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
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-9999
Conchoidal
None
5-5.5
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Brittle
insoluble in water
-
5.00-5.20
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
6-6.5
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Apache Tear and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear and Pyrite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Pyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear Vs Pyrite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is whereas that of Pyrite is .