×

Pyrite
Pyrite

Kainite
Kainite



ADD
Compare
X
Pyrite
X
Kainite

Pyrite and Kainite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.202.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Not Available

Pyrite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • >

Pyrite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.