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Pyrrhotite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
4.392   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Absent   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Pyrrhotite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.

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