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Chondrodite and Zircon Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.203.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZrSiO4

Chondrodite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Chondrodite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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