Bastnsite and Zircon Physical Properties

Bastnsite

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

4.78-5.203.93-4.73

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

4-4.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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ZrSiO₄

Bastnsite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite 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 Bastnsite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Bastnsite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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