Zircon and Canadian Ammolite Physical Properties

Zircon

Canadian Ammolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.73

Not Available

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5

4-4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

Zircon and Canadian Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Canadian Ammolite 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 Canadian Ammolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Canadian Ammolite- Pt

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Zircon and Canadian Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Canadian Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Canadian Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is Not Available whereas that of Canadian Ammolite is Not Available.