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Vanadinite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Pyrrhotite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1   
4.58-4.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
3.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
C20H36   
Not Available   

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Vanadinite and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Pyrrhotite 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 Vanadinite and Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Pyrrhotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 4.58-4.65 whereas that of Pyrrhotite is 4.58-4.65.

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