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Calcite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.734.58-4.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
33.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Calcite and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Calcite and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

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