Childrenite and Pyrite Physical Properties

Childrenite

Pyrite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Soluble

insoluble in water

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.06-3.255.00-5.20

1 7.18

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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {100}

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

Mohs Hardness

4.5-56-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Childrenite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Pyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Childrenite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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