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Zinnwaldite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
5.00-5.20  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
6-6.5  

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

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Zinnwaldite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Pyrite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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

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