Zircon and Demantoid Physical Properties

Zircon

Demantoid

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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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.733.77-3.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zircon and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Zircon and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.