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Pyrite and Clintonite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
insoluble in water
-
5.00-5.20
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
6-6.5
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
Brittle
-
-
3.0-3.1
-
Perfect on {001}
3.5
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Pyrite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

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Pyrite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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