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Marcasite and Bronzite 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
3.35
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Marcasite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Marcasite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.