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Marcasite and Johachidolite 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
4.80-4.903.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Marcasite and Johachidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Johachidolite- CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Marcasite and Johachidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Johachidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Johachidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 3.45 whereas that of Johachidolite is 3.45.