Pyrite Marcasite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.9-5.2
  
3.65-4.55
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Pyrite Marcasite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrite Marcasite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Pyrite Marcasite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite Marcasite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite Marcasite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite Marcasite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.