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Mimetite and Marcasite Physical Properties


Marcasite and Mimetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
7.10   
4.80-4.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect   
{010} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Mimetite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Marcasite 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 Mimetite and Marcasite chemical formula.

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Mimetite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 4.80-4.90 whereas that of Marcasite is 4.80-4.90.

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