Marcasite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Marcasite

Rosasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Effervesces in cold

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.80-4.904-4.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Indistinct

Perfect on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Marcasite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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

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Marcasite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.