Agalmatolite and Zircon Physical Properties

Agalmatolite

Zircon

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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

Agalmatolite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Agalmatolite 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 Agalmatolite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Agalmatolite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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