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Goldstone and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Goldstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Au   
ZrSiO4   

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Goldstone and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Zircon chemical formula.

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Goldstone and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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