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Rosasite and Marcasite Physical Properties


Marcasite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
4.80-4.90   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
{010} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6-6.5   

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

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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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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.

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