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Pyrite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Pyrite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

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Pyrite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.

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