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Charoite and Pyrite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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insoluble in water

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.54-2.785.00-5.20
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Good in three directions
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}

Mohs Hardness

5-66-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charoite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Pyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charoite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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