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Pyrite Marcasite and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.9-5.2   
2.50   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
Distinct on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Pyrite Marcasite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite Marcasite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Pyrite Marcasite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite Marcasite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite Marcasite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite Marcasite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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