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Pyrite Marcasite
Pyrite Marcasite

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Pyrite Marcasite and Amethyst Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4.9-5.2
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None
6-6.5
FeS2
 
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insoluble in common solvents
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2.65
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Indiscernible
7
SiO2

Pyrite Marcasite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite Marcasite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Pyrite Marcasite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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