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Pyrite Marcasite
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Opal and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
BrittleWalter Schumann
hot salt water
-
1.98-2.25
Conchoidal
None
5-6.5
SiO2 · nH2O
 
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-
-
4.9-5.2
-
None
6-6.5
FeS2

Opal and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal 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 Opal and Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.

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Opal and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Pyrite Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal Vs Pyrite Marcasite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is whereas that of Pyrite Marcasite is .