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Rosasite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
insoluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
5.00-5.20   

Fracture
Splintery   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Rosasite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Pyrite 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 Rosasite and Pyrite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.

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