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Pyrite and Agrellite Physical Properties


Agrellite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20  
2.88  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaCa2Si4O10F  

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Pyrite and Agrellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Agrellite 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 Pyrite and Agrellite chemical formula.

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Pyrite and Agrellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.

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