Zircon: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system

The properties that identify Zircon: its Mohs hardness, luster, streak colour and crystal system.

Zircon: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system
MineralMohs hardnessLusterStreakCrystal system
Zircon7.5Vitreous to adamantine; greasy when metamict.WhiteTetragonal

Common questions

How hard is Zircon on the Mohs scale?
7.5.
What luster does Zircon have?
Vitreous to adamantine; greasy when metamict.
What colour is the streak of Zircon?
White.
What crystal system does Zircon have?
Tetragonal.

Sources

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