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Marcasite and Lizardite 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
4.80-4.902.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Marcasite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Marcasite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.