Liddicoatite and Pyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.02
  
5.00-5.20
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{0001} Poor
  
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Liddicoatite and Pyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite and Pyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Liddicoatite and Pyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.