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Pyrite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20  
2.08-2.16  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  
distinct/good on {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Pyrite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.

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Pyrite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.

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