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Hurlbutite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Hurlbutite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90   
3.93-4.73   

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

Cleavage
None   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ZrSiO4   

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Hurlbutite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Hurlbutite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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