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Zircon and Pumpellyite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
insoluble
-
3.93-4.73
Conchoidal, Uneven
{110} and {111}
7.5
ZrSiO4
 
-
-
-
3.20-3.30
-
Perfect
5-6
Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zircon and Pumpellyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Pumpellyite 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 Pumpellyite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Pumpellyite Specific Gravity

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