Agrellite and Zircon Physical Properties

Agrellite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.883.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

perfect [110]

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa2Si4O10F

ZrSiO₄

Agrellite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Agrellite 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 Agrellite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Agrellite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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