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Zircon and Topaz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.733.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Zircon and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Zircon and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.