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Zircon and Fluorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.733.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
CaF2

Zircon and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Zircon and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.