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Pyrite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20  
2.39  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Irregular  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2.5  

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

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Pyrite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

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Pyrite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.

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