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Pyrrhotite and Amber Physical Properties


Amber and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
1.05-1.10   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Absent   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
[C,H,O]   

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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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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.

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