Scorzalite and Pyrite Physical Properties

Scorzalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.315.00-5.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Scorzalite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Pyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Scorzalite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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