Pyrite and Enstatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20
  
3.20-3.25
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
  
Good/distinct on [210]
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Pyrite and Enstatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pyrite and Enstatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.