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Almandine and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Pyrrhotite and Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30   
4.58-4.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Cleavage
none   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Almandine and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine and Pyrrhotite 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 Almandine and Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

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Almandine and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Pyrrhotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 4.58-4.65 whereas that of Pyrrhotite is 4.58-4.65.

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