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Microlite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
3.93-4.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
{110} and {111}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
ZrSiO4  

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Microlite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Microlite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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