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Pyrite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
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}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5Not Available
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 Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Mexican fire opal 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 Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

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

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