Nuummite and Marcasite Physical Properties

Nuummite

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.18-3.374.80-4.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on 210

{010} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Nuummite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Marcasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Nuummite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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