Pyrite and Sulfur Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble in water
insoluble
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
(e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
Not Available
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.