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Pyrite and Bikolite Physical Properties


Bikolite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20  
2.34-2.51  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

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

While comparing Pyrite and Bikolite 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 Bikolite chemical formula.

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Pyrite and Bikolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Bikolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Bikolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 2.34-2.51 whereas that of Bikolite is 2.34-2.51.

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