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Zircon and Musgravite Physical Properties


Musgravite 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   
3.62-3.68   

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

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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