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Zircon and Phlogopite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Tough
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
2.78-2.85
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
None, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Perfect basal (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Not Available

Zircon and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
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Zircon and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.