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Pyrrhotite and Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65
3.95-4.30
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyrrhotite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Almandine 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 Pyrrhotite and Almandine chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyrrhotite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.

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