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Pyrrhotite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65
1.05-1.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
[C,H,O]

Pyrrhotite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Pyrrhotite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.