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Baryte and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3-5   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
ZrSiO4   

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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.

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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.

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