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Hiddenite and Marcasite Physical Properties


Marcasite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
4.80-4.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
{010} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hiddenite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Marcasite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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

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