Zircon and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Zircon

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.733.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Zircon and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Zircon and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.