Marcasite and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90
3.84
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
none, may show indistinct parting
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
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
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.