Vesuvianite and Zircon Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.433.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

ZrSiO₄

Vesuvianite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Vesuvianite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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