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Pezzotaite and Pyrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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5.00-5.20
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pezzotaite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzotaite 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 Pezzotaite and Pyrite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pezzotaite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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