Marcasite and Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90
4.48
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BaSO4
Marcasite and Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Marcasite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Marcasite and Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.