Sussexite and Zircon Physical Properties

Sussexite

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

3.303.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

ZrSiO₄

Sussexite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Sussexite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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