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Gyrolite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Gyrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.48   
3.93-4.73   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)   
ZrSiO4   

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Gyrolite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Gyrolite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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