Pyrite and Copper Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
None
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu
Pyrite and Copper Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrite and Copper 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 Copper chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
Pyrite and Copper Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.