Calcite and Marcasite Physical Properties

Calcite

Marcasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.734.80-4.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

{010} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Calcite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Marcasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Calcite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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