Anyolite and Marcasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50
  
4.80-4.90
  
Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Cleavage
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{010} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
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FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Anyolite and Marcasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anyolite 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 Anyolite and Marcasite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Anyolite and Marcasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anyolite and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anyolite and Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anyolite is 4.80-4.90 whereas that of Marcasite is 4.80-4.90.