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Humite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Humite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Poor   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
ZrSiO4   

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Humite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Humite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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