Diamond and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

Diamond

Pyrrhotite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.534.58-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

103.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Diamond and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Diamond and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

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