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Marcasite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Marcasite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Boulder Opal 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 Boulder Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Marcasite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Boulder Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Boulder Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Boulder Opal is 1.98-2.25.