Pyrite and Linarite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble in water
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Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20
5.35
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pyrite and Linarite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrite and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pyrite and Linarite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.