Pyrite and Prasiolite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20
2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
3,1
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pyrite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pyrite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.