Zircon and Triplite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
3.85-3.94
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Zircon and Triplite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Zircon and Triplite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.