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Pyrrhotite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
2.72-2.83   

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

Cleavage
Absent   
Good on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Pyrrhotite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.

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