Legrandite and Marcasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.98-4.04
4.80-4.90
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
Imperfect, poor one {100}
{010} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Legrandite and Marcasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Legrandite 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 Legrandite and Marcasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Legrandite and Marcasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Legrandite and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Legrandite and Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Legrandite is 4.80-4.90 whereas that of Marcasite is 4.80-4.90.