Dallasite and Zircon Physical Properties

Dallasite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.913.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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ZrSiO₄

Dallasite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite 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 Dallasite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Dallasite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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