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Zircon and Mother of Pearl 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
3.93-4.73
2.65-2.87
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
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Zircon and Mother of Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
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Zircon and Mother of Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Mother of Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Mother of Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.65-2.87 whereas that of Mother of Pearl is 2.65-2.87.