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Pyrite Marcasite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.9-5.2   
2.55-2.57   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
KAlSi3O8   

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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.

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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.

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