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Gypsum and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Gypsum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40   
3.93-4.73   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
ZrSiO4   

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Gypsum and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Zircon chemical formula.

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Gypsum and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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