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Sarcopside and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
5.00-5.20  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
6-6.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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