Pyrrhotite and Stolzite Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Stolzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.58-4.652

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Pyrrhotite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.