Schorlomite and Pyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93
5.00-5.20
Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
None
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Schorlomite and Pyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Pyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Schorlomite and Pyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.