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Zircon and Eosphorite Physical Properties

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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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.733.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zircon and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zircon and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.