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Fancy Diamond and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Fancy Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.00-5.20  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  

Mohs Hardness
10  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Fancy Diamond and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fancy Diamond 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 Fancy Diamond and Pyrite chemical formula.

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Fancy Diamond and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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

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