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Marcasite and Creedite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90
2.70
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Marcasite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Marcasite and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.