Marcasite and Sillimanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Tough
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90
3.20-3.26
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Splintery
Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
{010} perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-7.5
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Marcasite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Marcasite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Marcasite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.