Chrysotile and Pyrite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Pyrite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in water

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.51-2.635.00-5.20

1 7.18

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Fracture

Fibrous

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect basal

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

Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.56-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Chrysotile and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Pyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrysotile and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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