Prismatine and Zircon Physical Properties

Prismatine

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

3.343.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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ZrSiO₄

Prismatine and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Prismatine and Zircon Specific Gravity

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