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Shattuckite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15   
3.93-4.73   

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

Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
ZrSiO4   

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Shattuckite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Shattuckite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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