Pyrite and Zircon Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble in water
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20
3.93-4.73
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
{110} and {111}
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZrSiO4
Pyrite and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Pyrite and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.