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Pyrite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20  
5.9  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Pyrite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Pyrite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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