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Siderite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89
3.93-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZrSiO4

Siderite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Siderite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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