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Marcasite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Marcasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
{010} Indistinct   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Marcasite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Marcasite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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