Radiolarite and Zircon Physical Properties

Radiolarite

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

Radiolarite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Radiolarite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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