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Pyrrhotite and Piemontite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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Soluble
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4.58-4.65
Uneven
Absent
3.5-4.5
Fe1-xS
 
Brittle
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-9999
Uneven, Splintery
[001] good, [100] distinct
6-6.5
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)

Pyrrhotite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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