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Lepidocrocite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4   
3.93-4.73   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
ZrSiO4   

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Lepidocrocite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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