Ludlamite and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2
  
4.9-5.2
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3-4
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Ludlamite and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite and Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Ludlamite and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Pyrite Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Pyrite Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 4.9-5.2 whereas that of Pyrite Marcasite is 4.9-5.2.