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Mottramite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
5.00-5.20  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
3  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Mottramite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Pyrite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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

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