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Pyrrhotite and White Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Pyrrhotite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and White Opal 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 White Opal chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Pyrrhotite and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.