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Demantoid and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties


Pyrite Marcasite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95   
4.9-5.2   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Demantoid and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.

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Demantoid and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity

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

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