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Pyrite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Bronzite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20  
3.35  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Pyrite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.

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Pyrite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.

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