Chrysoberyl and Pyrite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Pyrite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Brittle

3.69-3.81

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

8.5

BeAl ₂ O ₄

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

Chrysoberyl and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Pyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrysoberyl and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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