Marcasite and Anorthite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90
2.77
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Marcasite and Anorthite Chemical Formula
While comparing Marcasite and Anorthite 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 Marcasite and Anorthite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Marcasite and Anorthite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.