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Realgar and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Realgar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.56   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ZrSiO4   

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Realgar and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar 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 Realgar and Zircon chemical formula.

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Realgar and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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