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Marcasite and Garnet Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90
3.55-4.33
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Marcasite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Marcasite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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