Pyrrhotite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.58-4.652.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂

Pyrrhotite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Pyrrhotite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.