Wavellite and Pyrite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
insoluble in water
Specific Gravity
2.36
5.00-5.20
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wavellite and Pyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Pyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wavellite and Pyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.