Pyrrhotite and Pearl Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Pearl

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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

4.58-4.652.60-2.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Pyrrhotite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.