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Pyrrhotite and Violane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pyrrhotite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pyrrhotite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.