Zircon and Celestine Physical Properties

Zircon

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.73

3.90-4.00

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zircon and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Zircon and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.