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Zircon and Stolzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.732
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
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Zircon and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
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Zircon and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.