FeS2Orthorhombic

Marcasite

FeS2

Sulfides
Chemical FormulaFeS2
Crystal SystemOrthorhombic
Mohs Hardness6.5
Specific Gravity4.89
ColorPale brass yellow
LusterMetallic
StreakGrayish black
CleavageNone
FractureUneven

Occurrence

Polymorph of pyrite. Less stable. Found in sedimentary rocks.

Hardness on Mohs Scale

6.5 / 10
Talc (1)Quartz (7)Diamond (10)