Nickeline and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

Nickeline

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

Not Available4.58-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Nickeline and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline and Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

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