Zircon and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

Zircon

Rutilated Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.732.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

Zircon and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

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Zircon and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.