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Marcasite
Introduction
Physical Properties
Chemical Properties
Occurences
Notable Locality
Major Uses
Diagnostic Features

Chemical Properties

Formula: FeS2

Class: Sulfide

Characteristics: (1) Marcasite is unstable and prone to turn into pyrite(2) It is easy for marcasite to dissolve in air.(3) Soluble in nitric acid

        

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