Marcasite and White topaz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90
  
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Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
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Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
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Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Marcasite and White topaz Chemical Formula
While comparing Marcasite and White topaz 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 White topaz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Marcasite and White topaz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and White topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and White topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is Not Available whereas that of White topaz is Not Available.