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Zircon and Dumortierite 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
3.93-4.733.26-3.41
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.57-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Zircon and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Zircon and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.