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Zircon and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Zircon and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

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Zircon and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.

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