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Glaucophane and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3-3.15  
5.00-5.20  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]  
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Glaucophane and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Pyrite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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

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