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Pyrrhotite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Absent   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
ZrSiO4   

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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.

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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.

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