Pyrite Marcasite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Pyrite Marcasite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite Marcasite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrite Marcasite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite Marcasite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite Marcasite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite Marcasite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.