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Zircon and Anorthoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.732.56-2.62
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zircon and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zircon and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.