Hematite and Pyrite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
5.00-5.20
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hematite and Pyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Pyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hematite and Pyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.