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Anatase and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Anatase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
ZrSiO4   

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Anatase and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase 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 Anatase and Zircon chemical formula.

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Anatase and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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