Vesuvianite and Pyrite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Pyrite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in water

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.32-3.435.00-5.20

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}

Mohs Hardness

6-76-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4

FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vesuvianite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Pyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Vesuvianite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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