Marcasite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Marcasite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.80-4.903.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Indistinct

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Marcasite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Marcasite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.