Adamite and Pyrite Physical Properties
Solubility
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insoluble in water
Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
5.00-5.20
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
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
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.