Pyrite and Benitoite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble in water
Insoluble: HCl
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20
3.61-3.68
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
[10 1 1] poor
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pyrite and Benitoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrite and Benitoite 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 Pyrite and Benitoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pyrite and Benitoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.