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Marcasite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

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
4.80-4.902.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Marcasite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Chrysoprase 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 Marcasite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Marcasite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.