Zircon and Musgravite Physical Properties

Zircon

Musgravite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.733.62-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.58-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zircon and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Zircon and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.