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Zircon and Sardonyx Physical Properties

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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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.732.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zircon and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zircon and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.