Zircon and Rossmanite Physical Properties

Zircon

Rossmanite

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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

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Zircon and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Zircon and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.