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Zircon and Rossmanite Physical Properties


Rossmanite 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   

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

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Zircon and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.

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