Pyrite: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system
The properties that identify Pyrite: its Mohs hardness, luster, streak colour and crystal system.
| Mineral | Mohs hardness | Luster | Streak | Crystal system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrite | 6–6.5 | Metallic, glistening | Greenish-black to brownish-black | Cubic |
Common questions
- How hard is Pyrite on the Mohs scale?
- 6–6.5.
- What luster does Pyrite have?
- Metallic, glistening.
- What colour is the streak of Pyrite?
- Greenish-black to brownish-black.
- What crystal system does Pyrite have?
- Cubic.