Zircon and Villiaumite Physical Properties

Zircon

Villiaumite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.732.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zircon and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Zircon and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.