Carnelian and Marcasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
4.80-4.90
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
Absent
{010} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Carnelian and Marcasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Marcasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Carnelian and Marcasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 4.80-4.90 whereas that of Marcasite is 4.80-4.90.