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Halite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
3.93-4.73   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCl   
ZrSiO4   

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Halite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Halite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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