Hematite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

Hematite

Pyrrhotite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.304.58-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Hematite and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Hematite and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

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