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Marcasite and Hibonite Physical Properties

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
3.84
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Marcasite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Marcasite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.