Diaspore and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

Diaspore

Pyrrhotite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Very brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.30-3.404.58-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Diaspore and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Diaspore and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

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