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Milky quartz and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Milky quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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insoluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.93-4.73   

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

Cleavage
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{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
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7.5   

Chemical Composition
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ZrSiO4   

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Milky quartz and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Milky quartz 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 Milky quartz and Zircon chemical formula.

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Milky quartz and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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