Kutnohorite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

Kutnohorite

Pyrrhotite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.12

4.58-4.65

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-4

3.5-4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Kutnohorite and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

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Kutnohorite and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

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