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Zircon and Childrenite Physical Properties


Childrenite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
3.06-3.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Poor/indistinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Zircon and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.

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