Pyrite and Stolzite Physical Properties

Pyrite

Stolzite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in water

Durability

Specific Gravity

5.00-5.202

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

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

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5-3

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

PbWO4

Pyrite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4

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Pyrite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.