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Marcasite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Marcasite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Marcasite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.

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