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Zircon and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} and {111}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Zircon and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.

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