Pyrite and Phosgenite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble in water
Soluble
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20
6.13
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pyrite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pyrite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.