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Zircon and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{110} and {111}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Zircon and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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