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Zircon and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} and {111}  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Zircon and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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