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Marcasite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.80-4.903.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Marcasite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Marcasite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.