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Pyrrhotite and Andalusite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65
3.05-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrrhotite and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrrhotite and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.

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