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Chabazite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16  
5.00-5.20  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}  
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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