Zultanite and Zircon Physical Properties

Zultanite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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ZrSiO₄

Zultanite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Zultanite and Zircon 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 Zultanite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Zultanite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zultanite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zultanite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zultanite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.