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Zircon and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
1.847-1.852   

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

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
Not Available   

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Zircon and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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