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Zircon and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} and {111}  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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