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Hollandite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05   
3.93-4.73   

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

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
ZrSiO4   

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Hollandite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite 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 Hollandite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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