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Moss Agate and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
5.00-5.20  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Moss Agate and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate and Pyrite chemical formula.

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Moss Agate and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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

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