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Zircon and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{110} and {111}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Zircon and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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