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Ludlamite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2   
3.93-4.73   

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

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
ZrSiO4   

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Ludlamite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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