Zircon and Shigaite Physical Properties

Zircon

Shigaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Moderately ﬂexible

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.732.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

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Zircon and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Zircon and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.