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Ametrine and Marcasite Physical Properties


Marcasite and Ametrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
4.80-4.90   

Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{010} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Ametrine and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine 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 Ametrine and Marcasite chemical formula.

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Ametrine and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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

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