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Zircon and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73  
2.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} and {111}  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Zircon and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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