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Zircon and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Vlasovite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
2.97   

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

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Distinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
Not Available   

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Zircon and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.

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