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Rosasite and Marcasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in cold
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4-4.24.80-4.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
{010} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
46-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rosasite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Marcasite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rosasite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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