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Marcasite and Diamond Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4.80-4.90
Uneven
{010} Indistinct
6-6.5
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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Soluble
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3.50-3.53
Conchoidal
111 (perfect in four directions)
10
C

Marcasite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Marcasite and Diamond Specific Gravity

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