Pyrrhotite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.58-4.653.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.55.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Pyrrhotite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.