Home
×

Marcasite
Marcasite

Nuummite
Nuummite



ADD
Compare
X
Marcasite
X
Nuummite

Marcasite and Nuummite Physical Properties

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
3.18-3.37
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
Perfect on 210
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Not Available

Marcasite and Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

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

Marcasite and Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.