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Zircon and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
Not Available   

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Zircon and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

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