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Pyrrhotite and Anglesite 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
4.58-4.656.30-6.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrrhotite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrrhotite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.