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Mohawkite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.00-5.20  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Mohawkite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite and Pyrite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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

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