Hercynite and Zircon Physical Properties

Hercynite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.393.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-87.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

ZrSiO₄

Hercynite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Hercynite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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