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Weloganite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22
3.93-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
ZrSiO4

Weloganite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Zircon chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Weloganite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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