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Herderite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02   
3.93-4.73   

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

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
ZrSiO4   

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Herderite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Herderite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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