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Beryllonite 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
2.79-2.873.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-67.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZrSiO4

Beryllonite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Beryllonite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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