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Zircon and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
4.392   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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