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Zircon and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
SiO2   

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Zircon and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Zircon and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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