Adamite and Pyrite Physical Properties

Adamite

Pyrite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

5.00-5.20

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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

Adamite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite 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 Adamite and Pyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Blue Gemstones

Adamite Vs Anyolite

Adamite Vs Apatite

Adamite Vs Anhydrite

Adamite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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