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Pyrrhotite and Hematite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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Soluble
-
4.58-4.65
Uneven
Absent
3.5-4.5
Fe1-xS
 
Brittle
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-
5.00-5.30
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
6
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyrrhotite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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