Elaeolite and Zircon Physical Properties

Elaeolite

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

2.55-2.673.93-4.73

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

5.5-67.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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ZrSiO₄

Elaeolite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Elaeolite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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