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Pyrrhotite and Kainite Physical Properties


Kainite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
2.15   

Fracture
Uneven   
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Absent   
{001}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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.

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