Pyrrhotite and Quartz Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.58-4.652.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

{0110} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂

Pyrrhotite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂

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Pyrrhotite and Quartz Specific Gravity

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