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Pyrite and Lemon quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

insoluble in water
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.00-5.20-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
None

Mohs Hardness

6-6.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Pyrite and Lemon quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Lemon 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 Lemon quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Lemon quartz- SiO2

Pyrite and Lemon quartz Specific Gravity

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