Glass and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties

Glass

Pyrite Marcasite

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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

2.39-4.004.9-5.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

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1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Glass and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.

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Glass and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity

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