Pyrrhotite and Morion Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Morion

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.58-4.652.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrrhotite and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Morion 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 Morion chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Pyrrhotite and Morion Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Morion Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Morion Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 2.65 whereas that of Morion is 2.65.