Rosinca and Marcasite Physical Properties

Rosinca

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

Not Available4.80-4.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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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

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

Rosinca and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosinca 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 Rosinca and Marcasite chemical formula.

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

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Rosinca and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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