Sarcopside and Pyrite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Pyrite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in water

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.945.00-5.20

1 7.18

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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}

Mohs Hardness

46-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

FeAs

FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sarcopside and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Pyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sarcopside and Pyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.