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Zircon and Diaspore Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.733.30-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Zircon and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Zircon and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.