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Zircon and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Riebeckite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
3.28-3.44   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5.0-6.0   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
Not Available   

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Zircon and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.

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