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Pyrrhotite and Titanite Physical Properties


Titanite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
3.48-3.60   

Fracture
Uneven   
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Absent   
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
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Pyrrhotite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.

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