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Zircon and Ceylonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.733.63-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Zircon and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Zircon and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.