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Pyrrhotite and Anatase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65
3.82-3.97
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on [001] and [011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrrhotite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrrhotite and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.

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