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Corundum and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.053.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
97.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
ZrSiO4

Corundum and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Corundum and Zircon Specific Gravity

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