Pyrite and Scorodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Not Available
Pyrite and Scorodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Pyrite and Scorodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.