Boleite and Marcasite Physical Properties

Boleite

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

5.054.80-4.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

{010} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Boleite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite 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 Boleite and Marcasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Boleite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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