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Pyrite Marcasite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.9-5.2   
3.06   

Fracture
Not Available   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Pyrite Marcasite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite Marcasite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Pyrite Marcasite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite Marcasite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite Marcasite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite Marcasite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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