×

Zircon
Zircon

Lepidolite
Lepidolite



ADD
Compare
X
Zircon
X
Lepidolite

Zircon and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.732.80-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
{001} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zircon and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zircon and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.