Shattuckite and Pyrite Physical Properties

Shattuckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.80-4.155.00-5.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along [010] and [100]

Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Shattuckite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Pyrite 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 Shattuckite and Pyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Shattuckite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.