Adamite and Pyrite Physical Properties

Adamite

Pyrite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Brittle

4.32-4.48

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

{101}, good; {010}, poor

3.5

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

Brittle

insoluble in water

5.00-5.20

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

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

6-6.5

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.

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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 Vs Pyrite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is whereas that of Pyrite is .