Pyrrhotite and Ekanite Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Ekanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.58-4.653.28-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pyrrhotite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Pyrrhotite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.