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Pyrope and Marcasite Physical Properties


Marcasite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
4.80-4.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{010} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyrope and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope and Marcasite 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 Pyrope and Marcasite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Marcasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 4.80-4.90 whereas that of Marcasite is 4.80-4.90.

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