Amazonite and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
  
ZrSiO4
  
Amazonite and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Amazonite and Zircon 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 Amazonite and Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Amazonite and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.