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Zircon and Anorthite Physical Properties


Anorthite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
2.77   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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