Friedelite and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties

Friedelite and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite and Pyrite 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 Friedelite and Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Friedelite and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Pyrite Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Pyrite Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 4.9-5.2 whereas that of Pyrite Marcasite is 4.9-5.2.