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Violane and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
5.00-5.20  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Violane and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Pyrite chemical formula.

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Violane and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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

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