Morion and Marcasite Physical Properties

Morion

Marcasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.654.80-4.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

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{010} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Morion and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Marcasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Morion and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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