Fuchsite and Marcasite Physical Properties

Fuchsite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Marcasite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fuchsite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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