Chrysotile and Zircon Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.633.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

ZrSiO₄

Chrysotile and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Chrysotile and Zircon Specific Gravity

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