Pyrrhotite and Iolite Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.58-4.652.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Absent

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Pyrrhotite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Pyrrhotite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.