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Zircon and Friedelite 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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.733.06-3.19
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.54-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zircon and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zircon and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.