Brazilianite and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
ZrSiO4
  
Brazilianite and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite and Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Brazilianite and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.