Villiaumite and Zircon Physical Properties

Villiaumite

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

2.793.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

27.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

ZrSiO₄

Villiaumite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Villiaumite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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