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Microlite and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties


Pyrite Marcasite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
4.9-5.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
FeS2  

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Microlite and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity

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

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