Zircon and Londonite Physical Properties

Zircon

Londonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.733.34

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Zircon and Londonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Zircon and Londonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.