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Zircon and Rosasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.734-4.2
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
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Zircon and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.