Pyrite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Hard
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20
2.67-2.78
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6
Pyrite and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Pyrite and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.