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Orbicular jasper and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Orbicular jasper 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
-9999  
6-6.5  

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

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Orbicular jasper and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper and Pyrite chemical formula.

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Orbicular jasper and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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

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