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Gaspeite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
3.93-4.73   

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

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
ZrSiO4   

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Gaspeite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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