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Ceylonite and Marcasite Physical Properties


Marcasite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
4.80-4.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{010} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Ceylonite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Marcasite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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

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