Cryolite and Zircon Physical Properties

Cryolite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

ZrSiO₄

Cryolite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite 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 Cryolite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Cryolite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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