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Zircon and Childrenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.733.06-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zircon and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zircon and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.