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Kyanite Cyprine and Marcasite Physical Properties


Marcasite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.70   
4.80-4.90   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
{010} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Kyanite Cyprine and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine and Marcasite chemical formula.

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Kyanite Cyprine and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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

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