Pyrite Marcasite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Pyrite Marcasite

Amazonite

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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

4.9-5.22.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

None

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KAlSi₃O₈

Pyrite Marcasite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

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

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Pyrite Marcasite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite Marcasite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite Marcasite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite Marcasite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.