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Pyrite Marcasite and Kainite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.9-5.2
2.15
1.5 Fracture
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Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Pyrite Marcasite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite Marcasite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

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Pyrite Marcasite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite Marcasite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite Marcasite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite Marcasite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.