Zircon and Legrandite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
3.98-4.04
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Imperfect, poor one {100}
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zircon and Legrandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zircon and Legrandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.