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Pyrite and Cavansite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.202.25-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Pyrite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Pyrite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.