Kunzite and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties

Kunzite

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

3.15-3.21

4.9-5.2

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

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Kunzite and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Kunzite and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity

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