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Fancy Diamond and Marcasite Physical Properties


Marcasite and Fancy Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.80-4.90   

Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
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{010} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
10   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
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FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Fancy Diamond and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fancy Diamond 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 Fancy Diamond and Marcasite chemical formula.

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Fancy Diamond and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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

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