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Tanzanite and Pyrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.35
5.00-5.20
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tanzanite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Pyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tanzanite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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