Crocoite and Pyrite Physical Properties

Crocoite

Pyrite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in water

Durability

Specific Gravity

5.90-6.105.00-5.20

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct

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

Mohs Hardness

2.5-36-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Crocoite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crocoite 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 Crocoite and Pyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Crocoite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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