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Pyrite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20
2.77-2.88
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pyrite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pyrite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.