Zircon and Stichtite Physical Properties

Zircon

Stichtite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.732.11-2.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zircon and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Zircon and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.