Smoky Quartz and Marcasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
4.80-4.90
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{010} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
SiO2
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Smoky Quartz and Marcasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz and Marcasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Smoky Quartz and Marcasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 4.80-4.90 whereas that of Marcasite is 4.80-4.90.