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Chrysoprase 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
2.58-2.64
4.80-4.90
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoprase and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Marcasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoprase and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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