Zircon and Milarite Physical Properties

Zircon

Milarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.732.52-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zircon and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Milarite 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 Milarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Zircon and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.