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Zircon and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Not Available

Zircon and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.