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Pyrrhotite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65
3.26-3.41
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Pyrrhotite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Pyrrhotite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.