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Zircon and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
insoluble
-
3.93-4.73
Conchoidal, Uneven
{110} and {111}
7.5
ZrSiO4
 
Brittle
-
-
3.69-3.81
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
8.5
BeAl 2 O 4

Zircon and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Zircon and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon Vs Chrysoberyl during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is whereas that of Chrysoberyl is .