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Zircon and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.733.1-3.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Granular
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zircon and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zircon and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.