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Zircon and Austinite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Zircon and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Austinite 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 Zircon and Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Zircon and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.