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Zircon and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
001   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Zircon and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Zircon and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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