Marcasite and Rosasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90
  
4-4.2
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Splintery
  
Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
  
Perfect on {100} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
4
  
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.