Physical Properties of Zircon |
| Uses |
metals, gemstone |
| Color |
colorless, light brown to reddish brown, grayish, yellowish, reddish, green |
| Streak |
colorless |
| Luster |
adamantine |
| Diaphaneity |
transparent to translucent |
| Cleavage |
poor |
| Mohs Hardness |
7.5 |
| Specific Gravity |
4.6 - 4.7 |
| Distinguishing Characteristics |
hardness, color, specific gravity |
| Crystal System |
tetragonal |
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