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Pyrite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2-3  

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

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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.

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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.

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