Zircon and Ulexite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
1.65-1.99
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Zircon and Ulexite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Zircon and Ulexite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.