Zircon and Sapphirine Physical Properties

Zircon

Sapphirine

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.733.40-3.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zircon and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Gems for Virgo

Zircon Vs Aragonite

Zircon Vs Howlite

Zircon Vs Garnet

Zircon and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.