Demantoid and Marcasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95
4.80-4.90
Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
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{010} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Demantoid and Marcasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Marcasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Demantoid and Marcasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Demantoid and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Demantoid and Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Demantoid is 4.80-4.90 whereas that of Marcasite is 4.80-4.90.