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Pyrrhotite and Serendibite Physical Properties


Serendibite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
3.43-3.44   

Fracture
Uneven   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Absent   
None Observed   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Pyrrhotite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.

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