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Pyrite Marcasite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.9-5.2
3.35
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Pyrite Marcasite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite Marcasite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Pyrite Marcasite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite Marcasite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite Marcasite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite Marcasite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.