Pyrrhotite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.58-4.653.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrrhotite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Pyrrhotite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.