Vishnevite and Marcasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.80-4.90
  
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
{010} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
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FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Vishnevite and Marcasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Marcasite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Vishnevite and Marcasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vishnevite and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vishnevite and Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vishnevite is 4.80-4.90 whereas that of Marcasite is 4.80-4.90.