Copper and Pyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
Not Available
5.00-5.20
Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
None
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Chemical Composition
Cu
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Copper and Pyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Pyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Copper and Pyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.