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Marcasite and Hydrophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Marcasite and Hydrophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Hydrophane 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 Hydrophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hydrophane- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Marcasite and Hydrophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Hydrophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Hydrophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Hydrophane is 1.98-2.50.