Pyrite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Pyrite

Cassiterite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in water

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

5.00-5.206.86-7.03

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

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

{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

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

Pyrite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

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

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Pyrite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.