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Pyrite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

insoluble in water
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.00-5.201.847-1.852
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Poor to indistinct on {010}

Mohs Hardness

6-6.52-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Pyrite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Pyrite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.