Sylvite and Zircon Physical Properties

Sylvite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9933.93-4.73

1 7.18

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

2.57.5

2 10

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.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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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.