Mimetite and Pyrite Physical Properties

Mimetite

Pyrite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in water

Durability

Specific Gravity

7.105.00-5.20

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

[10 1 1] Imperfect

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

Mohs Hardness

3.56-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Mimetite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Pyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Mimetite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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