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Marcasite and Painite Physical Properties

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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
4.80-4.904.00-4.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Marcasite and Painite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Painite 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 Painite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Painite- CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Marcasite and Painite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Painite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Painite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 4.00-4.03 whereas that of Painite is 4.00-4.03.