Riebeckite and Pyrite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44
5.00-5.20
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Not Available
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Riebeckite and Pyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Riebeckite and Pyrite 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 Riebeckite and Pyrite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Riebeckite and Pyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riebeckite and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riebeckite and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riebeckite is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.