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Pyrrhotite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65
2.98-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrrhotite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrrhotite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.

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