Humite and Marcasite Physical Properties

Humite

Marcasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.32

4.80-4.90

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

{010} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Humite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Marcasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Humite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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