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Brazilianite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Brazilianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99   
3.93-4.73   

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

Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
ZrSiO4   

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Brazilianite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Brazilianite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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