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Marcasite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Marcasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90   
3.05-3.08   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
{010} Indistinct   
Poor on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Marcasite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Marcasite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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