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How do you remove marcasite stones?
To remove marcasite stones, carefully pop out the stone from its setting using a small tool like a pusher or prong lifter. Be gentle to avoid damaging the stone or the setting. If you are unsure, it's best to seek help from a professional jeweler.
What is iron and sulphur mixed together?
Iron and sulfur mixed together form a chemical mixture known as iron sulfide. Iron sulfide can exist in different forms, such as FeS (pyrite) or FeS2 (marcasite). This mixture is commonly found in nature and has various industrial applications, including in the production of batteries and semiconductors.
How do you clean marcasite and silver jewelry?
Because marcasites are often glued in sterling jewelry rather than set into the metal with prongs, etc., you must take extreme care with these items. You should avoid water or other liquids and just buff the jewelry with a silver polishing cloth. If you must clean area around the stones, use a soft, dry brush to remove any debris.
Is sulfur in jewelry?
Yes, sulfur can be present in jewelry as a component of certain metals or alloys. For example, silver jewelry can contain sulfur, which can react with air to form tarnish. Some gemstones like pyrite and marcasite also contain sulfur.
What doe FeS stand for in chemistry?
Find Fe in the periodic table of elements, it represents the transition metal IRON.
Where can marcasite rings be found?
Marcasite rings can be found in many jeweler stores and local locations. They may also be found online, however you will have to pay extra for shipping.
Where can you purchase marcasite earrings?
There are many places where one might purchase Marcasite earrings. These can often be found in local quality jewellery stores, but can also be found online on sites such as Overstock, The Shopping Channel, Amazon and Ebay.
Is marcasite rare?
yes
What is marcasite jewelry made from?
Marcasite jewelry is an inexpensive type of jewelry that is mainly made of silver, and made to look like gold. Marcasite also has some pyrite in it, but the silver is used on top of the pyrite to prevent the jewelry from being brittle.
WHOLESALE MARCASITE JEWELRY?
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What does pyrite being a polymorph of a marcasite mean?
It means that Pyrite has the same chemical make up as a marcasite but has a different structure, symmetry, and shape.
I have jewelry I want to sell for cash. I have sterling silver jewelry with marcasite Are they buying it as they are sterling silver with out the marcasite?
A jewelry recycler is not interested in low value stones like marcasite. They'll pop the marcasite, weigh the silver, and pay you according to grade, weight, and current price. I'd strongly suggest asking the company you intend to do business with what their policies are, no doubt there are variations.
Is marcasite jewelry old?
The simple answer is... it depends. Marcasite jewellery was first produced by the ancient Greeks and Egyptians, so there is some marcasite jewellery of genuine antiquity around. However as it is quite a delicate material, most surviving pieces will be in museums or universities by now. More common is marcasite jewellery from the Victorian era (1800s) when it was also very popular. A lot of this can be recognised by the Art Deco styling and bird and animal motifs. Finally modern marcasite jewellery often borrows from older, vintage styles and can look just as good. By its very nature even freshly produced marcasite has that vintage/antique "look". So most of what you will see for sale in the shops (or, for example on our website) is newly made marcasite, it just looks old.
What is the value of marquisite?
(Maruisite) Marcasite is the trade name for a bright iron mineral called 'cubic pyrite'. When mounted singly or in clusters, marcasite's bright metallic luster resembles diamonds. Common in antique jewelry, marcasite is currently very popular.However, the stones are not considered 'Precious Gems'.
What are the elements of marcasite?
Iron and sulfur. Marcasite is crystalline form of FeS2 which contains Fe2+ and S22- Related forms are pyrite "fools gold", also with composition FeS2 it differs solely on the arrangement of the ions.
Where can one purchase a marcasite necklace?
One can purchase a marcasite necklace at any fine jewellery store or store that carries jewellery. One can shop at Kays, Jareds, Macys, or even on Amazon or eBay.
Where can you buy marcasite rings?
One can buy new marcasite rings at JC Penny, Kohls, and Macy's. For vintage rings, Ruby Lane specializes in antique and estate jewelry. One has to check back occasionally due to constantly changing inventory.
