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Zircon and Anglesite 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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.736.30-6.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Zircon and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Zircon and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.