Pyrrhotite and Zircon Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.58-4.653.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

ZrSiO₄

Pyrrhotite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Pyrrhotite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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