Agate and Marcasite Physical Properties

Agate

Marcasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

4.80-4.90

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

{010} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Agate and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Marcasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Agate and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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