Zircon and Serandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
3.52
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Zircon and Serandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Serandite 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 Serandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Zircon and Serandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Serandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Serandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.52 whereas that of Serandite is 3.52.