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Pyrrhotite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65
2.9-3.5
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pyrrhotite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pyrrhotite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.