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Ceylonite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
none   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   
ZrSiO4   

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Ceylonite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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