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Pyrite Marcasite
Pyrite Marcasite

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Pyrite Marcasite and Vesuvianite 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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3.32-3.43
Conchoidal
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
6-7
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4

Pyrite Marcasite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite Marcasite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Pyrite Marcasite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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