Zircon and Baryte Physical Properties

Zircon

Baryte

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.734.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

Not Available

Zircon and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Zircon and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.