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Staurolite 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
3.7-3.83.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZrSiO4

Staurolite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Staurolite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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