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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
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20   
1.993   

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

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   
Not Available   

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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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