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Marcasite: Properties, Uses, and Characteristics

 
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Marcasite

Marcasite, or White Iron Pyrites,a crystalline form of common iron pyrites, but with a lower specific gravity. Marcasite has a pale yellow to whitish metallic luster. It is often used for costume jewelry.

Formula: FeS2. Specific gravity: 4.9. Hardness: 6-6.5.