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Xonotlite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{???} Good   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ZrSiO4   

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Xonotlite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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