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Pyrrhotite and Glass Physical Properties


Glass and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Soluble   
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
2.39-4.00   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
Absent   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
4-6   

Chemical Composition
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Pyrrhotite and Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.

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