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Marcasite and Lazulite 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
4.80-4.90
3.04-3.17
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Marcasite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Marcasite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.

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