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Pyrrhotite and Datolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.58-4.652.90-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrrhotite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrrhotite and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.