Chabazite and Pyrite Physical Properties

Chabazite

Pyrite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in water

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.08-2.165.00-5.20

1 7.18

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Fracture

Irregular/uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

distinct/good on {1011}

Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}

Mohs Hardness

4.56-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chabazite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite 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 Chabazite and Pyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chabazite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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