Zircon and Zincite Physical Properties

Zircon

Zincite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.73

5.50-5.90

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zircon and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Zircon and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.