Zircon and Albite Physical Properties

Zircon

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.73

2.60-2.65

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zircon and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Albite 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 Zircon and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Zircon and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.