Home
×

Marcasite
Marcasite

Jade
Jade



ADD
Compare
X
Marcasite
X
Jade

Marcasite and Jade Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Marcasite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Marcasite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.