Emerald and Pyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
Durability
Hard
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
5.00-5.20
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Emerald and Pyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Pyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Emerald and Pyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.
|
There are currently no items in this table.
|