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Pyrite Marcasite and Cerussite Physical Properties


Cerussite and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.9-5.2   
6.46-6.57   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
Good [110] and [021]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Pyrite Marcasite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite Marcasite and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

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Pyrite Marcasite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite Marcasite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite Marcasite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite Marcasite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.

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