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Pyrite and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
insoluble in water
-
5.00-5.20
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
6-6.5
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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-
-
4.9-5.2
-
None
6-6.5
FeS2

Pyrite and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite 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 Pyrite and Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.

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Pyrite and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity

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