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Zircon and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} and {111}  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
KAlSi3O8  

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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.

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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.

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