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Glaucophane and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties


Pyrite Marcasite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
4.9-5.2   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
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Glaucophane and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity

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

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