Pyrite Marcasite and Piemontite Physical Properties

Pyrite Marcasite

Piemontite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.9-5.2Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

None

[001] good, [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Pyrite Marcasite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite Marcasite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Pyrite Marcasite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite Marcasite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite Marcasite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite Marcasite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.