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Marcasite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Marcasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Indistinct  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Marcasite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Marcasite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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