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Zircon and Albite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.732.60-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
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
7.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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.