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Zircon and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
3.396-3.443   

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

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Zircon and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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