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Zircon and Fayalite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.734.392
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zircon and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zircon and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.