Pyrrhotite and Thulite Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Thulite

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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

4.58-4.653.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Pyrrhotite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Pyrrhotite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.