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Pyrite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Tough  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Pyrite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Pyrite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.

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