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Shattuckite and Marcasite Physical Properties

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
3.80-4.154.80-4.90
Amber
1 7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
{010} Indistinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-6.5
Amber
2 10
2.11 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Shattuckite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Marcasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Shattuckite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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