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Pyrite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KCl  

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Pyrite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Pyrite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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