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Turquoise and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
5.00-5.20  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Turquoise and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Pyrite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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

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