Sapphirine and Zircon Physical Properties

Sapphirine

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.40-3.583.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

ZrSiO₄

Sapphirine and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Sapphirine and Zircon Specific Gravity

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