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Pyrite Marcasite
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Pyrite Marcasite and Rubellite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4.9-5.2
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None
6-6.5
FeS2
 
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3.01-3.06
Conchoidal
Indiscernible
7-7.5
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Pyrite Marcasite and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite Marcasite and Rubellite 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 Rubellite chemical formula.

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Pyrite Marcasite and Rubellite Specific Gravity

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