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Clintonite and Zircon Physical Properties

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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
3.0-3.1
3.93-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
ZrSiO4

Clintonite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Clintonite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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