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Pyrrhotite and Emerald Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65
2.67-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Be3Al2SiO6

Pyrrhotite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Pyrrhotite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.