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Marcasite and Zircon Physical Properties

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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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90
3.93-4.73
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZrSiO4

Marcasite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite 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 Marcasite and Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Marcasite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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