Sulfur and Pyrite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Pyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.00-5.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Pyrite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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