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Zircon and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.734
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
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Zircon and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Lepidocrocite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 4 whereas that of Lepidocrocite is 4.