Charoite and Marcasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.78
4.80-4.90
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
Good in three directions
{010} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Charoite and Marcasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Marcasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Charoite and Marcasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charoite and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charoite and Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charoite is 4.80-4.90 whereas that of Marcasite is 4.80-4.90.