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Pyrite and Quartz Rose Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20
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1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Pyrite and Quartz Rose Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Quartz Rose 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 Quartz Rose chemical formula.

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

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