Hauyne and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

Hauyne

Pyrrhotite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Gelatinises in acids

Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.54.58-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {110}

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

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Hauyne and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

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Hauyne and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

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