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Amazonite and Marcasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.574.80-4.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{010} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Marcasite 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 Amazonite and Marcasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 4.80-4.90 whereas that of Marcasite is 4.80-4.90.