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Zircon and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.732.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zircon and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zircon and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.