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Pyrite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Pyrite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Pyrite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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