Pyrite and Rutile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble in water
Insoluble in acids
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20
4.20-4.30
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
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)
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.