Richterite and Zircon Physical Properties

Richterite

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

3.0-3.53.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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ZrSiO₄

Richterite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Richterite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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