Heliodor and Zircon Physical Properties

Heliodor

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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ZrSiO₄

Heliodor and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor 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 Heliodor and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Heliodor and Zircon Specific Gravity

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