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Sylvite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.993
3.93-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
ZrSiO4

Sylvite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Zircon chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Sylvite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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