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Zircon and Celestine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.733.90-4.00
Amber
1 7.18
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
7.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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.