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Zircon
Zircon

Sarcopside
Sarcopside



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Zircon and Sarcopside Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

insoluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.93-4.733.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

{110} and {111}
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

7.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

ZrSiO4
FeAs

Zircon and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Zircon and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.