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Verdite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0  
5.00-5.20  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Verdite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Pyrite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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

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