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Povondraite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Povondraite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.26   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
ZrSiO4   

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Povondraite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Povondraite 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 Povondraite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Povondraite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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