Faustite and Marcasite Physical Properties

Faustite

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

2.94.80-4.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

{010} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Faustite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Marcasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Faustite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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