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Zircon and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
4.12   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)   

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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.

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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.

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