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Elaeolite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.67  
5.00-5.20  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al  
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Elaeolite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Pyrite chemical formula.

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Elaeolite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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

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