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Zircon - Mineral Properties and Uses |
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Uses |
Zircon uses include: metals, gemstone. |
Color |
colorless, light brown to reddish brown, grayish, yellowish, reddish, green |
Streak |
colorless |
Luster |
adamantine |
Diaphaneity |
transparent to translucent |
Cleavage |
poor |
Hardness |
7.5 |
Specific Gravity |
4.6 - 4.7 |
Distinguishing
Characteristics |
hardness, color, specific gravity |
Crystal System |
tetragonal |
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Cut brown zircon from Cambodia.
Gemstone is approximately .90 carats, and 6 millimeters by 5 millimeters.
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