Marble and Zircon Physical Properties

Marble

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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ZrSiO₄

Marble and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Marble and Zircon 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 Marble and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Marble and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marble and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marble and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marble is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.