Marialite and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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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.