Kashmir sapphire and Zircon Physical Properties

Kashmir sapphire

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

Not Available7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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ZrSiO₄

Kashmir sapphire and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Kashmir sapphire and Zircon Specific Gravity

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