Home
Gemstones


Pyrrhotite and Black Opal Physical Properties


Black Opal and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
1.97-2.22   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Absent   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Pyrrhotite and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Black Opal 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 Black Opal chemical formula.

Compare Brown Gemstones

Pyrrhotite and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.

Brown Gemstones

Brown Gemstones


Compare Brown Gemstones