Sulfur and Marcasite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Marcasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available4.80-4.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

{010} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Marcasite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Marcasite Specific Gravity

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