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Zircon and Gaylussite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.731.93-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Zircon and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Zircon and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.