Clinozoisite and Pyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38
  
5.00-5.20
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
  
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Clinozoisite and Pyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite and Pyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Clinozoisite and Pyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.