Pyrite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Pyrite

Chrysoberyl

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in water

Durability

Specific Gravity

5.00-5.203.69-3.81

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

6-6.58.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Pyrite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Pyrite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.