Zircon and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Zircon

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.733.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Zircon and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Zircon and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.