Marcasite and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties

Marcasite and Dendrite crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Dendrite crystal- -

Marcasite and Dendrite crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Dendrite crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 1 whereas that of Dendrite crystal is 1.