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Pyrite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Pyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20  
2.00-2.45  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2-4  

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  

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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.

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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.

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