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Siderite and Pyrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.4 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Specific Gravity
3.83-3.895.00-5.20
Amber
1 7.18
2.8 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
2.9 Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
2.10 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
3.4 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Siderite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Pyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Siderite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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