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Pyrrhotite and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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KAlSi3O8

Pyrrhotite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Pyrrhotite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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