Pearl and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties

Pearl

Pyrite Marcasite

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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

2.60-2.854.9-5.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

none

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Pearl and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl and Pyrite Marcasite 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 Pearl and Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pearl and Pyrite Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pearl and Pyrite Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pearl is 4.9-5.2 whereas that of Pyrite Marcasite is 4.9-5.2.