Marcasite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90
  
4.014
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Uneven, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Marcasite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula
While comparing Marcasite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Marcasite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.