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Lawsonite and Marcasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
4.80-4.90
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{010} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Marcasite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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