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Pyrite and Crystal Quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
insoluble in water
-
5.00-5.20
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
6-6.5
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
-
-
-
-9999
-
None
7
SiO2

Pyrite and Crystal Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz chemical formula.

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Pyrite and Crystal Quartz Specific Gravity

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