Zircon and Charoite Physical Properties

Zircon

Charoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.73

2.54-2.78

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

Good in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zircon and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Zircon and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.