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Pyrite Marcasite
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Pyrite Marcasite and Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.9-5.23.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyrite Marcasite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite Marcasite and Almandine 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 Marcasite and Almandine chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyrite Marcasite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite Marcasite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite Marcasite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite Marcasite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.