Marcasite and Mellite Physical Properties

Marcasite

Mellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.80-4.901.58-1.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Indistinct

{011} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Marcasite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Marcasite and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.