Pyrrhotite and Kainite Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Kainite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.58-4.652.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

{001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Pyrrhotite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.