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Zircon and Erythrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.733.06
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Zircon and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Zircon and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.