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Zircon and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
3.83-3.89   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Perfect on {01 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
3.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Zircon and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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