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Andesine and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
3.93-4.73   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
ZrSiO4   

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Andesine and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Zircon chemical formula.

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Andesine and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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