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Childrenite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Childrenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
ZrSiO4   

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Childrenite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Childrenite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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