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Marcasite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Marcasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90  
5.05  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} Indistinct  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Marcasite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

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Marcasite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.

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