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Zircon and Amazonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.732.55-2.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
KAlSi3O8

Zircon and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Zircon and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.