Pyrite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Pyrite

Chrysocolla

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in water

Durability

Specific Gravity

5.00-5.202.00-2.45

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}

none

Mohs Hardness

6-6.52-4

2 10

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Chemical Composition

FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Pyrite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Pyrite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.