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Zircon and Hematite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.735.00-5.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zircon and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zircon and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.