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Pyrrhotite and Chambersite Physical Properties


Chambersite 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   
3.50   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Absent   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Pyrrhotite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.

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