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Pyrrhotite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrrhotite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

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

Pyrrhotite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

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