Magnetite and Marcasite Physical Properties

Magnetite

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

5.24.80-4.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

{010} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Magnetite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Marcasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Magnetite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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