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Liddicoatite and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties


Pyrite Marcasite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.02   
4.9-5.2   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
{0001} Poor   
None   

Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
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Liddicoatite and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite and Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity

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

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