Pyrite and Chrysanthemum Stone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
3-4
  
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Pyrite and Chrysanthemum Stone Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrite and Chrysanthemum Stone 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 Chrysanthemum Stone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Pyrite and Chrysanthemum Stone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Chrysanthemum Stone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Chrysanthemum Stone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is Not Available whereas that of Chrysanthemum Stone is Not Available.