Marcasite and Prehnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90
2.80-2.95
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
Distinct on [001]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Marcasite and Prehnite Chemical Formula
While comparing Marcasite and Prehnite 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 Prehnite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Marcasite and Prehnite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.