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Feldspar and Zircon Physical Properties

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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
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.753.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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ZrSiO4

Feldspar and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Zircon chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Feldspar and Zircon Specific Gravity

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