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Marcasite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Vishnevite and Marcasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90   
Not Available   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
{010} Indistinct   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Marcasite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

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Marcasite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.

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