Kurnakovite and Zircon Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8523.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-37.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

ZrSiO₄

Kurnakovite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Kurnakovite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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