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Zircon and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73  
5.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} and {111}  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Zircon and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.

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