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Pyrrhotite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Nuummite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Soluble   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
3.18-3.37   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Absent   
Perfect on 210   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
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Pyrrhotite and Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.

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