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Zircon and Hackmanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.732.27-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zircon and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zircon and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.