Pyrite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20
2.00-2.45
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
none
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
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.