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Zircon and Carnelian Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.732.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
SiO2

Zircon and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Zircon and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.