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Pyrite Marcasite and Azurite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.9-5.2
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrite Marcasite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite Marcasite and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrite Marcasite and Azurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite Marcasite and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite Marcasite and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite Marcasite is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.

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