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Zircon and Nickeline Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Not Available

Zircon and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
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Zircon and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.