Austinite and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.12
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  
ZrSiO4
  
Austinite and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Austinite and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.