Pyrrhotite and Scorodite Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Scorodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.58-4.65Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Pyrrhotite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.