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Zircon and Humite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.733.20-3.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Zircon and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Zircon and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.