Pyrite and Boleite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble in water
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Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20
5.05
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven
Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
[001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Pyrite and Boleite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Pyrite and Boleite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.