Pyrite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Pyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.203.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Pyrite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Pyrite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.