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Pyrite and Star Ruby Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
insoluble in water
-
5.00-5.20
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
6-6.5
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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-
-
3.95-4.10
Uneven
None
-9999
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Pyrite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

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