Marcasite and Copper Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90
Not Available
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
None
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu
Marcasite and Copper Chemical Formula
While comparing Marcasite and Copper 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 Copper chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
Marcasite and Copper Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.