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Quartz
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Pyrite Marcasite
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Quartz and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.654.9-5.2
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
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1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Quartz and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Pyrite Marcasite 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 Quartz and Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
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Quartz and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Pyrite Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Pyrite Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 4.9-5.2 whereas that of Pyrite Marcasite is 4.9-5.2.