Zircon and Thomsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
2.25-2.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zircon and Thomsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zircon and Thomsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.