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Pyrite Marcasite
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Pectolite and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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-
2.74-2.90
Uneven, Splintery
Perfect on {100} and {001}
4.5-5
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
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-
4.9-5.2
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None
6-6.5
FeS2

Pectolite and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite 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 Pectolite and Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity

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