Zircon and Anthophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
2.9-3.5
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Zircon and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Zircon and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.