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Fibrolite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
ZrSiO4   

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Fibrolite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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