Chondrodite and Pyrite Physical Properties

Chondrodite

Pyrite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Soluble

insoluble in water

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.10-3.205.00-5.20

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Poor to good on (001)

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

Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Chondrodite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Pyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chondrodite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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