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Zircon and Williamsite Physical Properties


Williamsite 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   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Zircon and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.

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