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Pyrrhotite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Lazulite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
3.04-3.17   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Absent   
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   

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Pyrrhotite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.

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