Pyrite Marcasite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.9-5.2
  
2.56-2.60
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
  
Pyrite Marcasite and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrite Marcasite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Pyrite Marcasite and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite Marcasite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite Marcasite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite Marcasite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.