Zircon and Povondraite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
3.26
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
None
Mohs Hardness
7.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Zircon and Povondraite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon and Povondraite 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 Povondraite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Povondraite- NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Zircon and Povondraite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Povondraite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Povondraite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.26 whereas that of Povondraite is 3.26.