Zircon and Hercynite Physical Properties

Zircon

Hercynite

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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

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.734.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Zircon and Hercynite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Hercynite 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 Hercynite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Zircon and Hercynite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Hercynite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Hercynite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 4.39 whereas that of Hercynite is 4.39.