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Marialite and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties


Pyrite Marcasite and Marialite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50   
4.9-5.2   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Marialite and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite 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 Marialite and Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.

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Marialite and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity

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

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