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Pyrrhotite and Brucite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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Soluble
-
4.58-4.65
Uneven
Absent
3.5-4.5
Fe1-xS
 
Sectile
-
-
2.39
Irregular
Perfect on {0001}
2.5
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrrhotite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite Vs Brucite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is whereas that of Brucite is .