Prase and Pyrite Physical Properties

Prase

Pyrite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.64-2.695.00-5.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prase and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Pyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Prase and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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