Pyrite Marcasite and Ettringite Physical Properties

Pyrite Marcasite

Ettringite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.9-5.21.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrite Marcasite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite Marcasite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Pyrite Marcasite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite Marcasite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite Marcasite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite Marcasite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.