Tanzanite and Pyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
Durability
Hard
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.35
5.00-5.20
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
Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.