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Anglesite and Marcasite 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39
4.80-4.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
{010} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anglesite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Marcasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anglesite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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