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Pyrrhotite and Richterite Physical Properties


Richterite 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   
3.0-3.5   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Absent   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
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Pyrrhotite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.

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