Barite and Pyrite Physical Properties

Barite

Pyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.485.00-5.20

1 7.18

1.13 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.14 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

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

1.15 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-6.5

2 10

1.16 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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

Barite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Pyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Barite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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