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Zircon and Neptunite Physical Properties


Neptunite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
3.19-3.23   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
{110} good   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Zircon and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.

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