Musgravite and Zircon Physical Properties

Musgravite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.683.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

ZrSiO₄

Musgravite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Musgravite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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