Zircon and Anorthite Physical Properties

Zircon

Anorthite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.73

2.77

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zircon and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Zircon and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.