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Lepidocrocite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
5.00-5.20  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  

Mohs Hardness
5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Lepidocrocite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Pyrite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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

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