Sardonyx and Zircon Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

ZrSiO₄

Sardonyx and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Sardonyx and Zircon Specific Gravity

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