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Diaspore and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Diaspore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Very brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40   
3.93-4.73   

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

Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
ZrSiO4   

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Diaspore and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Zircon chemical formula.

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Diaspore and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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