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Hibonite and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties


Pyrite Marcasite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
4.9-5.2   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
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Hibonite and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite 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 Hibonite and Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity

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

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