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Austinite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
5.00-5.20  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Austinite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Pyrite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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

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