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Zircon and Natrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.732.20-2.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Perfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zircon and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zircon and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.