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Pyrrhotite
Pyrrhotite

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Pyrrhotite and Shigaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.58-4.652.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Pyrrhotite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.