Beryllonite and Zircon Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87
3.93-4.73
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
{110} and {111}
Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.