Diamond and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties

Diamond

Pyrite Marcasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.534.9-5.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

106-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Diamond and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Diamond and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity

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