Demantoid and Zircon Physical Properties

Demantoid

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

3.77-3.953.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

ZrSiO₄

Demantoid and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Demantoid and Zircon Specific Gravity

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