Verdite and Zircon Physical Properties

Verdite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.03.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

37.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

ZrSiO₄

Verdite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Verdite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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