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Zektzerite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.79   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
ZrSiO4   

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Zektzerite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite and Zircon chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Zircon Specific Gravity

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

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