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Zircon and Lawsonite 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
3.93-4.733.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
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Zircon and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
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Zircon and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.