Marcasite and Aragonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90
2.93-2.96
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Marcasite and Aragonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Marcasite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Marcasite and Aragonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.