Jeremejevite and Marcasite Physical Properties

Jeremejevite

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

3.28-3.314.80-4.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

{010} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Jeremejevite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite and Marcasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Jeremejevite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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