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Pyrrhotite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
3.20-3.25   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Absent   
Good/distinct on [210]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Pyrrhotite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.

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