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Arfvedsonite and Zircon Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.53.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
ZrSiO4

Arfvedsonite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Arfvedsonite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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