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Fibrolite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25  
5.00-5.20  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Fibrolite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Pyrite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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

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