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Zircon and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} and {111}  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Zircon and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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