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Pyrite and Charlesite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in water
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

5.00-5.201.79
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Irregular/uneven

Cleavage

Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Perfect on {10bar10}

Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Pyrite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Charlesite 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 Pyrite and Charlesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Pyrite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.