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Marcasite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Gahnospinel and Marcasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90   
3.65-4.55   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{010} Indistinct   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Marcasite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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Marcasite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.

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