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Zircon and Jeremejevite Physical Properties


Jeremejevite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
3.28-3.31   

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

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Zircon and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.

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