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Charlesite and Pyrite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
insoluble in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.795.00-5.20
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}

Mohs Hardness

2.56-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charlesite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Pyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charlesite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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