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Pyrrhotite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite 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   
3.1   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Absent   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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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.

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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.

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