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Pyrrhotite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
1.993   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Absent   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Pyrrhotite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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