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Amazonite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
ZrSiO4   

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Amazonite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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