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Marcasite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Marcasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Marcasite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Pyrope 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 Pyrope chemical formula.

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Marcasite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.

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