Sard and Pyrite Physical Properties

Sard

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.635.00-5.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sard and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Pyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sard and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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