Jasper and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

Jasper

Pyrrhotite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.914.58-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Jasper and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂

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Jasper and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

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