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Pyrite and Hawks Eye Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Pyrite and Hawks Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Hawks Eye 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 Hawks Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Pyrite and Hawks Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Hawks Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Hawks Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is Not Available whereas that of Hawks Eye is Not Available.