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Pyrrhotite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Absent   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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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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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.

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