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Pyrite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Pyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
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Pyrite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Pyrite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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