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Gaylussite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
3.93-4.73   

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

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
ZrSiO4   

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Gaylussite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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