Verdite and Pyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
5.00-5.20
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
{110} Good
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Verdite and Pyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Pyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Verdite and Pyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.