Home

Taurus Gems + -

Gemini Gems + -

Leo Gems + -

Organic Gemstones + -

Aries Gems + -

Gemstones


Pyrrhotite and Anatase Physical Properties


Anatase and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
3.82-3.97   

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

Cleavage
Absent   
Perfect on [001] and [011]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Brown Gemstones

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.

Brown Gemstones

Brown Gemstones


Compare Brown Gemstones