Hardystonite and Marble Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
  
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Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
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Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
  
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Mohs Hardness
3-4
  
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Hardystonite and Marble Chemical Formula
While comparing Hardystonite and Marble 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 Hardystonite and Marble chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Hardystonite and Marble Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hardystonite and Marble Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hardystonite and Marble Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hardystonite is Not Available whereas that of Marble is Not Available.