Pyrite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Pyrite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.20Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

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

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Pyrite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

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

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Pyrite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.