Pyrite and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20
  
3.28-3.32
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
  
{101} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Pyrite and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Pyrite and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.