Ammolite and Zircon Physical Properties

Ammolite

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

2.75-2.803.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

47.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

ZrSiO₄

Ammolite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Ammolite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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