Pyrite and Rutile Physical Properties

Pyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Insoluble in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.204.20-4.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Pyrite and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.