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Sylvite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
5.00-5.20  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6-6.5  

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

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Sylvite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Pyrite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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

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