Arfvedsonite and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7.5
  
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.