Zircon and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Zircon

Orthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.732.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zircon and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Zircon and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.