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Star diopside and Pyrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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Perfect
-9999
CaMgSi2O6
 
Brittle
insoluble in water
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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

Star diopside and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star diopside 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 Star diopside and Pyrite chemical formula.

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Star diopside and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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