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Charoite and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties


Pyrite Marcasite and Charoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.78   
4.9-5.2   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
Good in three directions   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Charoite and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite and Pyrite 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 Charoite and Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.

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Charoite and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charoite and Pyrite Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charoite and Pyrite Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charoite is 4.9-5.2 whereas that of Pyrite Marcasite is 4.9-5.2.

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