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Nuummite and Marcasite Physical Properties


Marcasite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
4.80-4.90   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
{010} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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