Nuummite and Zircon Physical Properties

Nuummite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.18-3.373.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on 210

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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ZrSiO₄

Nuummite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Nuummite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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