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Pyrrhotite and Meionite Physical Properties


Meionite 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   
2.78   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Absent   
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Pyrrhotite and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Meionite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.

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