Baryte and Zircon Physical Properties

Baryte

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3-5

3.93-4.73

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

ZrSiO₄

Baryte and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Baryte and Zircon Specific Gravity

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