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Pyrite Marcasite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

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   

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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.

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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.

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