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Marcasite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Marcasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90  
2.55  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Indistinct  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

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)  

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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.

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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.

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