Afghanite and Marcasite Physical Properties

Afghanite

Marcasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.654.80-4.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {10 1 0}

{010} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Afghanite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite 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 Afghanite and Marcasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Afghanite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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