Gaspeite and Zircon Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.713.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

ZrSiO₄

Gaspeite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Gaspeite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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