Marcasite and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90
2.62-2.65
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
001
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Marcasite and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Marcasite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Marcasite and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marcasite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marcasite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marcasite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.