Clintonite and Pyrite Physical Properties

Clintonite

Pyrite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in water

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.0-3.15.00-5.20

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

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

Mohs Hardness

3.56-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

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

Clintonite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Pyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Clintonite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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