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Austinite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.12   
3.93-4.73   

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

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)   
ZrSiO4   

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Austinite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Austinite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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