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Zircon and Feldspar 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
3.93-4.732.56-2.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
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Zircon and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
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Zircon and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.