Zircon and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Zircon

Sphalerite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.733.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zircon and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Zircon and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.