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Emerald and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
5.00-5.20  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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