Marcasite and Gahnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90
4.00-4.62
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
Indistinct parting on [111]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Marcasite and Gahnite Chemical Formula
While comparing Marcasite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Marcasite and Gahnite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.