Schultenite and Zircon Physical Properties

Schultenite

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

5.943-6.073.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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ZrSiO₄

Schultenite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Schultenite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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