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Mottramite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None observed   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
ZrSiO4   

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Mottramite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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