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Marcasite and Microcline 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
4.80-4.90
2.55-2.63
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Marcasite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Marcasite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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